St. Petersburg, December 12, 2025 – In the business atmosphere of the Azimut Hotel, a closed expert round table "Formation of a new supply infrastructure for the industry of St. Petersburg" was held. Event organized by PKRF Group of Companies , gathered key managers and leading specialists of industrial enterprises. The importance of the discussion was underlined by the participation of the representative Committee on Industrial Policy, Innovation and Trade of St. Petersburg .
The dialogue was devoted to the most acute systemic challenges facing the industry: disruption of logistics chains, lack of financing for large-scale modernization and an acute shortage of qualified personnel.
From words to deeds: Three key initiatives of the PKRF Group
In his welcoming speech, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the PKRF Group of Companies Maxim Mikhailovich Konoplyanikov He stressed that the industry has entered a stage that requires not just the search for quick alternatives, but the formation of its own, technologically advanced and absolutely sustainable industrial infrastructure. He presented three strategic initiatives that are ready for system scaling.:
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1.PKRF Industrial and Logistics Cluster .
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2.PKRF Investment Fund
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3.PKRF educational programs for targeted specialist training.
M.M. Konoplyanikov: "The sustainability of industry is determined not only by the power of factories, but also by the power of the infrastructure in which they operate. When logistics, international supplies, financing and personnel training are combined into a single system, the industry begins not to catch up with the changes, but to outpace them. We are ready to work together with you — constantly, deeply and for years to come."
Logistics and Financing: The formation of a single contour
Director of Logistics, PKRF Group Konstantin Olegovich Kovalev He presented the company's practical experience in organizing complex deliveries and developing new, alternative routes. He noted that the company has moved away from template logistics to a flexible, project-based model, taking responsibility for the entire supply cycle.
Cluster as a core of stability: The creation of an Industrial and logistics cluster in St. Petersburg will become a system element that will combine international consolidation, customs support and cargo distribution, ensuring predictable deadlines and minimizing risks.
Investment Fund: Director of Finance and Investment Albert Nikolaevich Yeremeyev He presented the PKRF Investment Fund. The fund, integrated into the logistics cluster, will provide enterprises with preferential financing and installments for the purchase of equipment and components, which is critically important for long and capital-intensive projects.
Special attention was drawn to the live broadcast from Shanghai: coordinator of international projects Aelita Vorobyova She confirmed that a reliable base of Chinese enterprises has been formed in a short time, and operational work is underway, which gives Russian factories direct access to advanced technologies and know-how.
HR: A competence factory that is ahead of its time
The principle is "Learning within the process." This is not a simulation, but a full-fledged competence factory where trainees and interns work with real orders on a digital platform and in a logistics cluster. This reduces the period of adaptation of a new employee at the enterprise from months to several weeks.
International transfer: A pilot Russia—China technology exchange project has been developed, which provides a targeted transfer of competencies for businesses: inviting Chinese engineers to work on projects and internships for Russian specialists in advanced Asian industries.
The third fundamental initiative was presented in the framework of Discussion Block No. 2. — PKRF educational programs .
Lively dialogue and inspiring results
The round table was held in the format of a lively, open dialogue. The participants actively participated in the discussion , sharing critical experience and confirming the urgent need for the presented system solutions.
Following the results of this important event PKRF Group announces the implementation of all planned projects . The effectiveness of the meeting is confirmed by the fact that already in the course of the work were formed preliminary indicative applications and specific proposals from industrial enterprises in all three areas – logistics, financing and human resources.
PKRF Group would like to thank all the participants for a meaningful conversation that turns challenges into opportunities. Work on the formation of working groups for the transition to the practical implementation of projects will begin in the near future.
